nurse0614

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1. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

   nurse0614 replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

   I so empathize with you. After 40 years and seeing where nursing is going, (money first) I am being forced to take an early retirement as the hospital is forcing everyone to get a flu shot or wear a mask for the next 4 months. I can't get the flu sho...

2. Why I'm leaving nursing

   nurse0614 replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing

   I fully understand your frustration and honor your decision to change careers. I have been an RN for 40 years and have finally made the same decision as you. It's just not worth my health and sanity anymore. I love patient care, am very heart-cent...

3. Forced to get flu shot or wear a mask

   nurse0614 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Recently I heard our hospital will be forcing everyone to get a flu shot or they will have to wear a mask for their entire shift. I have had a reaction to it and usually just boost my immune system during flu season and this works well. I was told ...

4. Overweight/underweight Nurses

   nurse0614 replied to TheSkyIsPurple's topic in Relations

   I've been an overweight RN most of my career. I blamed it on the stress of working ER. Got into so many bad habits, especially eating fast before the next trauma came in. I've often wondered why so many nurses are heavy. We are always taking care...